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RE: Where to go - 2 weeks with 14yo in rainy season

by jennyan21 15 May 2012

We were in Kyushu (Nagasaki/Yufuin) in July, and although it was hotter than the sun in Nagasaki, we had terrible weather in Yufuin. It…
Re: Second time to Japan: recommendations?

by Tomkat 18 April 2012

Second trip to Japan we felt the same, and planned a great route. Took the ferry Tokyo to Kitakyushu through the inland sea to Kyushu,…
Re: A really nice Onsen ryokan on Kyushu?

by amazinga 21 March 2012

Unless you want to have a gender separated onsen, I recommend to stay at this highly rated beautiful quiet ryokan in Yufuin onsen town…
Re: roads in Kyushu

by yeshekathy 19 March 2012

so here's the current plan for Kyushu - we have 'done' Aso, Yufuin, Usuki, Oita, Nagasaki before as well as Fukuoka but we fly into Fukuoka…
Re: Kyshu in March

by wandering_daryl 31 January 2012

Hi amazinga and Tokyo_girl, thanks for your input. Will definitely check out the Yufuin ryokan (: Yep, have decided to bring a parka…
Re: Kyshu in March

by amazinga 28 January 2012

Are you a solo traveler? If so, the selection on ryokan would be limited. But in Yufuin I can recommend the super clean Yawaraginosato…
Kyshu in March

by wandering_daryl 27 January 2012

Hi everyone, I am from Singapore (where temperatures are usually 25-32 degrees celsius) and am going to visit Kyushu from 7-17 March this…
RE: Sakura Timing - 1st and 2nd weeks of April or 2nd and 3rd

by petrovic22 26 January 2012

One thing Japanese tv does every year is 'track' the progress of sakura across the country. Main thing imho is just to know where to go…
Re: Northern Kyushu day-hikes

by amazinga 01 December 2011

Here is the mountain hiking map. http://demo.inktails.com/kyushu-hikes-camps/ Go hiking on Yufudake and soak in onsen & relax your tired…
RE: Kyushu - transportation, accomodation and other gems of info

by rhythm_blues 13 October 2011

Definitely see Fukuoka/Hakata/Dazaifu, Kumamoto/Mt. Aso, and Kagoshima. I noticed that Nagasaki isn't on your list, but I think it should…
Re: Kyushu - transportation, accomodation and other gems of info

by Kaminoge 13 October 2011

Fukuoka is a great city, with great shopping (check out the department stores in the Tenjin area), eating (the thing to do in Fukuoka…
Re: Travel by car in Kyushu

by Lemonita 29 September 2011

Thanks for all the tips ! Yes, in the past, I have driven on both left-hand and right hand sides but am still more used to the right…
RE: Travel by car in Kyushu

by petrovic22 28 September 2011

Beppu - +onsen+ hot spring central. BUT, main tip with this is to take advantage of a private family room, ie: http://www.japan-in-motion…
Re: The full ryokan experience, at an affordable price?

by amazinga 01 June 2011

http://web.travel.rakuten.co.jp/portal/my/en_jyouhou_page.main?f_flg=PLAN&f_no=20590 It is in Yufuin.
RE: June rainy weather & 2 weeks itinerary

by apii 03 May 2011

thank you all for your information. i have decided to skip Nagasaki :) Yes, I'll go to Kurokawa Onsen, any cheap and affordable ryokan…
Re: June rainy weather & 2 weeks itinerary

by amazinga 01 May 2011

I would make a day trip to Nagasaki, if you go. It is too inconvenient to take bus or private train to the ferry to Kumamoto unless you…
June rainy weather & 2 weeks itinerary

by apii 01 May 2011

Dear all, I'll visit Japan again this 29 May 2011 for 2 weeks. From what I know June is the raining season, as I plan to visit western…
Re: Anyone recommend Ryokan and Onsen for single guest

by amazinga 18 April 2011

It is hard to find solo stay but I found two places I can sure recommend for very reasonable rates. In Hakone, try Hakone Lake Hotel(A…
RE: Starting travel in Shirakawa-go or Takayama

by gibletdinner 02 March 2011

I am going to travel the first week of April. My main interest is food! I usually prefer cities but last year did the walk between Magome…
Japan Rail Pass and Golden week

by sarahgore75 25 February 2011

I know I have to buy the Japan Rail pass outside the UK but do I need to book each journey beforehand and also will it be difficult to…
Re: Japan: Places to relax/enjoy nature? March or April

by bohumil 17 February 2011

You could do some hiking in Kuju (Kyushu). There are very nice hikes in a volcanic area. You can hike up the highest peak of Kyushu there…
Re: Japan trip, Kyushu portion

by amazinga 28 November 2010

Check my posting in TA for other info. Depending on your budget and if you want private onsen, I can recommend one in the small valley…
RE: Japan trip, Kyushu portion

by Kaminoge 28 November 2010

I've been to San Francisco, but not Kagoshima, so I can't comment on the so-called comparison. However, I have spent time in Nagasaki,…
Re: Japan trip, Kyushu portion

by WalkingfoolNZ 27 November 2010

> {quote:title=rylanpf wrote:}{quote} > Beppu, from what I've read, is the 'hot springs capital' of Kyushu, but are there better, smaller…
RE: Car Rental/Driving - Kyushu

by Tomkat 02 November 2010

It's really easy everywhere in Kyushu. Especially for left-driving aussies. I'd suggest you train to Kumamoto then take the Tourist train…